No evidence to support changes to rank structure, chiefs review concludes

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'No evidence' to support changes to rank structure, chiefs' review concludes

College of Policing recommendation to thin out ranks has 'potential to obscure' other issues.

Date - 14th September 2016
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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There is no compelling case to support sudden changes to the police rank structure, chief constables have concluded. An eight-month examination, involving nine forces and supported by a private consultant, has found that thinning ranks should not...

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